Frequently Asked Questions
Membership
Am I a member?
You can check your Membership history by logging into your online account and selecting My Membership History from the drop-down menu by your name. This will show any current Membership as well as previous lapsed Memberships.
Alternatively, you can contact our Membership Team at [email protected] and our team can assist you.
How can I become a member?
To become a member, please visit our Membership page and submit a Membership application form. Your Membership will be activated once your payment is processed.
Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for your desired Membership type.
Alternatively, you can contact our Membership Team at [email protected] and we can assist you with the application process.
What is the cost of Membership?
Individual Qualified and Associate Memberships are available at $325 +GST per person per year.
Student Memberships are free of charge for any NZ Law student.
Firm Membership fees are based on the number of lawyers employed within the firm.
For more information, you can visit the Membership page on our website or contact to our Membership Team at [email protected].
What benefits do members receive?
Members enjoy a range of benefits including discounts across all TLANZ products and services.
For a full list of member benefits, please visit our website.
Please note member rates are exclusive to active members and cannot be extended to non-members.
What is the Membership duration?
From 1 October 2025, an Individual or Firm membership will be valid for one year.
Memberships active prior to 1 October 2025 are valid until 31st January 2026.
Can I join or renew my Membership at any time of the year?
We welcome new and renewing members to apply at any time. Any new, or renewing, member will enjoy membership for a full twelve months.
What are the different Membership types available?
The Law Association offers Memberships for Individuals and Firms. Each type has specific eligibility criteria and benefits.
For more information regarding the different Memberships on offer, please visit our website.
What is Firm Membership?
Firm Membership is for firms that wish to have an organisational membership. This entitles all (100%) of their employed lawyers (valid New Zealand Practicing Certificate holders) membership to The Law Association of New Zealand. Firm Memberships provide access to exclusive benefits and discounts.
Can I transfer my Membership to another individual or firm?
Memberships are non-transferable, as each Membership is specific to the individual or firm to which it is registered.
How can I cancel my Membership?
You can cancel your Membership at any time, subject to the TLANZ Membership Terms and Conditions.
To cancel your Membership, please contact our Membership Team at [email protected].
Please be advised that TLANZ does not offer refunds to members wishing to resign through their Membership year.
How can I get in contact with the Membership Team
Our Membership Team can be contacted via email on [email protected] or you can call us on 09 306 3991.
Membership Terms and Conditions
Membership Duration: From 1 October 2025, an Individual or Firm membership will be valid for one year. Memberships active prior to 1 October 2025 are valid until 31st January 2026.
Membership Fees: Membership fees are subject to change and are non-refundable.
Termination of Membership: The Law Association reserves the right to terminate or suspend membership in case of misconduct or breach of rules.
Data Protection: Member data will be used for association-related communications and will not be shared with third parties.
Jurisdiction: Any legal disputes arising out of or in connection with membership shall be governed by the laws of New Zealand.
CPD
Who can book a CPD event?
Anyone can book CPD for themselves. The firm’s CPD Admin can book on behalf of members currently linked to their firm.
Can I select whether a firm or an individual is charged for a CPD event?
Any CPD event can be charged to an individual or a directly to a firm, as long as you are linked as a staff member to the firm you wish to charge to.
What happens if I want to change who attends the CPD event?
Contact our CPD team by sending an email to [email protected] or call 09 303 5278.
Will my CPD event be automatically updated to my CPD record?
Yes
How do I carry over hours from the previous CPD year?
Up to 5 carry over hours will be automatically added to the following year’s CPD Plan. Ensure that a CPD Plan is created for the new year so that any CPD carry over hours from the previous year will be automatically added. The new CPD Plan will need to be populated for this to occur.
What happens if I have created a new login by accident?
If you believe you have created a new login in error, please contact us on [email protected].
How do I find and download a record of my CPD?
- Go to the My CPD Hub page in your online account
- Choose a Reporting Year and select Edit & Email Plan
- At the bottom of the page, click the Send my CPD Record button, and your records will be emailed to you
How do I edit a record of my CPD?
- Go to your My CPD Hub page in your online account
- Choose a Reporting Year and select Edit & Email Plan
- Select the CPD activity you wish to edit
- Edit the required fields and select Submit
How do I add new CPD hours/learning outcomes/reflections?
- Go to your My CPD Hub page in your online account
- Select Add CPD and then fill in the required information
- Submit once finished
How do I find and complete my booked On Demand activities?
On your My CPD Hub page in your online account, all your registered On Demands will be listed under My On Demand Events on your CPD Dashboard.
- To complete a course, click on the course from the list and using the dropdown arrow by the event name
- Select Watch Video.
- Materials can be downloaded under the Course Materials.
Once you have watched and answered the questions underneath the video, your CPD will automatically be added to your CPD Programme.
How do I manage CPD for my firm?
A firm’s CPD Admin can access all staff’s CPD records through their online account.
To access staff CPD records, they need to login to their online account and open the My Firm Members CPD Summary page. This page shows all staff linked to the firm and each person’s hours required, earned, and outstanding. From here the CPD Admin can add and edit staff CPD records.
CPD On Demand
If you are having any issues in regard to our On Demand products please contact [email protected].
WebForms®
When is the transition happening?
From 1 October 2025, TLANZ will move from WebForms to the new LegalForms platform.
How will pricing change?
A new subscription-based pricing structure will be introduced. Instead of a fixed annual fee and annual monthly user fee, you will be invoiced monthly based on the forms your firm uses. This model lowers fixed costs and provides greater flexibility and value.
Can I still access my WebForms account after 1 October 2025?
You can continue to log in to your existing WebForms account and will have six months to complete any forms currently in draft.
What if I have licence fees paid in advance beyond 30 November 2025?
Any licence fees paid in advance for periods after 30 November 2025 will be returned to you as a credit note, which can be redeemed against any future invoices.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
You can reach our WebForms team at [email protected]
Who can join as a Firm Member?
Any law firm in New Zealand can apply for Firm Membership and access the benefits for its team.
Why is TLANZ moving to LegalForms?
LegalForms is designed to deliver faster performance, improved accessibility, and a simplified user experience, making it more efficient for your practice.
Are there pricing options for low volume form users?
For low-volume users, we will be introducing a pay-as-you-go option, providing greater flexibility and cost efficiency.
What happens to my pre-purchased WebForms stock?
You will have six months to use any pre-purchased WebForms stock. We encourage you to use your remaining balance before it expires.
How will I set up my new LegalForms account?
We will contact you shortly with details on how to update your account and confirm your new subscription settings.
How can my firm save on LegalForms?
By joining TLANZ as a Firm Member, you’ll receive 30% off your LegalForms subscription and forms.
How do I join TLANZ or find out more?
Contact our membership team at [email protected] to discuss the advantages of TLANZ Firm Membership.
LawNews
Can I subscribe to LawNews?
Anyone can sign up for an annual LawNews subscription.
All TLANZ members receive a complimentary subscription to LawNews and do not need to subscribe directly. Simply ensure you are logged in on the LawNews website and enjoy premium LawNews content.
If you are interested in a LawNews subscription, please click here.
How can I advertise on LawNews?
If you wish to advertise on LawNews, please email [email protected].
How do I view premium content on LawNews?
Premium content is exclusive to those with a LawNews subscription. To view premium content as a subscriber, please ensure you are logged in.
If you are unsure whether you have a subscription, please contact our Membership Team at [email protected].
My Account
How do I access my TLANZ account?
- Visit our Login Page
- Enter your username (your email) and personalised password
- Click the Login button
How do I update my account details?
Go to the My Profile page in your online account. On this page, you will be able to update your account details.
What do I do if I forgot my password?
- Visit our Login Page
- Select ‘Forgot your password’
- Enter your email address and click ‘Send’
A temporary password will be sent to your email address - Click the URL in the password reset email to open our Login Page and click on Login in the top right-hand corner
- Input your email and the temporary password you were given and click Login
- Create a new password and click Reset
How do I see my subscriptions?
Go to the My Subscriptions page in your online account. On this page, you will be able to view your active subscriptions as well as previous lapsed subscriptions.
Alternatively, you can email our Membership Team at [email protected] and our team can assist you.
My Firm Account
How do I edit my firm’s account details?
The firm’s Primary Contact has access to edit firm details through their own online account.
To make edits, they will need to login to their online account and go to Edit My Organisation using the drop-down option near their name. Here they can edit the firm’s details.
If you are unsure who is your Primary Contact, please contact our Membership Team at [email protected] and our team can assist you.
How do I view/pay a firm invoice?
The firm’s Primary Contact can access the firm’s invoices through their online account.
To access firm invoices, they will need to login to their online account and open the My Invoices page. Then select the View Company Invoices button to bring up all invoices billed to the firm.
To pay the invoice via credit card, click on the invoice you wish to pay for, and there will be an option to pay by credit card at the bottom of the page.
If you wish to set up a direct debit or require assistance, please contact our Account Receivable team at [email protected].
How can I see all staff linked to my firm account?
The firm’s Primary Contact and CPD Admin can view all staff linked to the firm.
To view firm staff, they will need to login to their online account and select My Firm Members from the drop-down menu by their name. This will bring up all staff currently linked to the firm.
How can I add/remove contacts from my firm account?
The firm’s Primary Contact and CPD Admin for the firm account have access to manage staff through the My Firm Members page of their online account.
To add staff, select the Add Staff button at the top of the staff list, which will open a ‘Create Contact’ window to fill in the new staff’s information.
To remove any employees, you will need to contact our Membership Team at [email protected].
Finance
How do I view my invoices?
Go to the My Invoices page in your online account. On this page, you will be able to view all invoices that have been billed to you.
Alternatively, you can email [email protected] and our team will be able to send you a copy.
Can you pay via direct debit?
Direct debit is now available to firms and individuals.
If you are interested in more information, please contact [email protected].
How do I pay for/renew my Membership?
Renewal invoices will be issued prior to a members current membership period ending.
Payment must be received prior to the end of the current membership period to ensure continuation of membership. Membership and membership benefits will lapse for those who have not made payment prior to their current membership period ending.
Alternatively, you can contact our Accounts Team at [email protected] to make payment.
Find a Lawyer
Does The Law Association still offer "Find a Lawyer"?
“Find a Lawyer” has now been updated and is back on the The Law Association website. If you have any questions about “Find a Lawyer”, please contact us via either [email protected] or membership@thelawassociation.nz